What's a "Weeblow" (spelling is probably wrong...sorry) ? My 9-yr. old son wants to be in Scouts---the guy I the guy I talked to on the phone says he would be old enough to be a "Weeblow" (bad spelling, see first sentence. LOL!)
What's it all about?
My son has pretty pronounced ADHD----I'm working really hard to wean him off meds, the older he gets. But he tends to have 'meltdowns' after about 5:30 PM.
Just curious if anyone has any advice....
2006-09-28 06:35:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
WOW!!! Thank you all!!
With one obvious exception, you have all been most helpful & encouraging.
:-) :-)
Thanks again...
2006-09-28 07:19:31 · update #1
Andrew h.---I would e-mail you, but you don't have a link on your Q & A page!?
But thank you, & best of luck to you!
2006-09-28 07:22:13 · update #2
I"m not a parent, but i just earned my eagle. i honestly dont remember how to spell it, but weeblow is just a ranking. cubscouts ranks by age mostly, so rank isnt that important. they (cubscouts) focus on earning beltloops through various achievements and merits. the older the boy is, the more advanced the loops attempted. weeblow is as high as you can go in cub scouting before you cross over to boy scouts, so he could go for any of the beltloops.
as for his ADHD, i wouldn't worry about it interfering with scouting. i've never been officially diagnosed with ADHD, but i've never been tested either. both of my parents and all of my friends will testify that i've got at least mild, and probably more than mild ADHD. if nothing else, scouts has helped me focus more.
its a great program, and i would encourage you to get your son involved if he wants to try it.
if you have any questions or anything, feel free to e-mail me
-Andrew
2006-09-28 06:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew H 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Weeblows are just an age level in the Boy scout org. I don't know to much about the Boy Scouts but I'm a Girl Scout leader and a child with ADHD could benefit from girl scouts. I would enroll just let the Den leader know of the ADHD and stay with them thur some of meeting until everyone is comfrontable. Maybe even find a pack that meets right after school ( before the meltsowns start)
2006-09-28 13:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by ellc123 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am 65 years of age and went through the whole Boy Scout program as a youth. It was probably the most influential thing I ever did and has affected my entire life in a most positive way. Scouting teaches you teamwork, committment and a host of other good and valuable things. I highly recommend it. All of my children were involved in scouting. The Boy Scouts of America do not discriminate against anybody! All are welcome. Scouting may be just the thing your son needs. And it's FUN! My advice, get him into Scouting. ( and they need all the volunteer help they can get from the parents as well, so consider helping out yourself) Best of luck to your son.
2006-09-28 13:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by price7204 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WEBLO is a Cub Scout program, before Boy Scouts. The letters stand for Wolf-Eagle-Bear-Lion-Owl or something like that (I wasn't in Cubs) which are like steps or ranks. Cub Scouts are typically a father-son thing, whereas Boy Scouts are more group-oriented with leaders that are not necessarily family.
Boy Scouting starts at age 11, or thereabouts.
Having been in Boy Scouts I can attest to the positive self-image and self-reliance they develop in a person, along with understanding of other people, races, creeds, etc.
The Scouts are NOT against homosexuality, as your other answerer mentioned, they are against homosexual leaders, to prevent young impressionable boys from being victimized by people they're supposed to trust. Scouting teaches respect and tolerance for all people.
In my opinion, a boy with ADHD would benefit tremendously from a Scouting program, since they provide stimuli that is new and different from what he gets at home and at school. He may need some special attention at first, but the structure and self-discipline taught by Scouting is invaluable, and is different that what schools teach (which train students to be dependent and see themselves as victims, not responsible for their own actions). Scouting teaches responsibility.
2006-09-28 13:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by bradbdivin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scouting is actually good therapy for ADHD kids. Weebelow is the preparation stage between cub scouts and boy scouts. You may want to wait and enroll him in Boy Scouts when he's old enough. Scouting is better for him than prescription medication.
2006-09-28 13:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I *think* it is a word made from shortening WE BE LOyal Scouts (WEBELOS). It would probably be a good experience for him, Boy Scouts is challenging and builds up social skills, teamwork, etc etc etc.
2006-09-28 13:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by p.helen 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Weblo is a part of the boyscouts. They are called different things at different ages. I think it might help with his ADHD. They go camping and hiking. If I were you, I would get involved and go to the meetings and volunteer to go on trips with them.
http://www.scouting.org
2006-09-28 13:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The scouts are against homosexuality. Not saying he will but what if you son turns out to be gay.
Don't put him through that!
2006-09-28 13:37:03 · answer #8 · answered by digitaldancer22 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋